Uses: Improving the appearance of scars
Bio-Oil helps improve the appearance of all scar types. Bio-Oil is also highly effective in helping to maintain the elasticity of scar tissue on joints and other high-mobility areas.
Application
Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the scar and surrounding skin twice daily for a minimum of 3 months. Younger scars have a greater chance of improvement within a shorter time period, however scars that are older will also benefit from the regular use of Bio-Oil. On new scars, Bio-Oil should be applied only once the wound has healed and should never be used on broken skin.
What is a scar and how is it formed?
Scarring is an integral part of the healing process, and is a result of an imbalance in the production of collagen at the site of a wound. As a scar matures, it goes through numerous changes, but regrettably there is nothing that can be done to make scars disappear as they are permanent in nature. Bio-Oil is specifically formulated to help improve the appearance of scars but will never remove them completely. The development of a scar consists of 4 phases:
1. Haemostatic phase
This phase commences immediately and lasts a few hours as the wounded area attempts to restore its normal state by constricting blood vessels to control bleeding. The injured cells release what is known as thromboplastin, which activates clotting to allow the healing process to begin.
2. Inflammatory phase
This phase lasts about 3 or 4 days, with redness and swelling occurring as a visible indicator of immune response. White blood cells effectively cleanse the wound of debris and bacteria.
This phase begins around day 3 and continues for about 3 weeks. Three different processes occur simultaneously in this phase to close and bind the wound:
Granulization - cells called fibroblasts create collagen to fill the wound
Ephithelialization - a layer of skin is provided to cover the wound
Wound contraction – the wound is pulled together in an attempt to minimize the defect
This ‘remodeling’ phase begins around day 21 and may continue for approximately 2 years. Collagen fibers are re-arranged according to the stresses placed on the scar, and the final nature of the scar is determined. Scar tissue generally exhibits only 70-80% of the tensile strength of normal skin.
"From the anecdotal evidence studied and my personal experience with Bio-Oil there is no doubt that it produces remarkable benefits on the skin. In my 20 years’ experience as a cosmetic scientist I've rarely come across a more impressive skincare product."
John L Knowlton
C.Chem., MRSC, Dip.Cos.Sci.(GB)
Leading Cosmetic Scientist, co-author of the textbook “The Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology” and past President of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain and South Africa
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